The NFL is “defending its expanded lineup of games on streaming platforms” amid criticism from President Trump and scrutiny from the U.S. Dept. of Justice. NFL EVP/Media Distribution Hans Schroeder suggested that the league has “no intention of pulling back from its partnerships with streaming services.” He said the league believes it has the “most fan-friendly model there is of any sport or entertainment as far as distribution.” The NFL airs 87% of its games on free broadcast networks, per league officials. Schroeder argued that the league is “actually meeting consumers where they are in an era of cord-cutting by adding games on platforms such as Netflix” (ESPN.com, 5/15).
NFL defends games on streaming platforms amid pushback
